The Digital Producer/OBS/VMIX Specialist leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms by creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. Support live television and streaming productions through OBS Studio development, and user training.
- Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
- Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
- Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Build and configure scenes, source routing within OBS/VMIX.
- Develop and maintain OBS/VMIX Studio scene collections for users.
- Program and maintain Stream Deck controller to integrate with OBS/VMIX operations.
- Operate OBS and/or VMIX during live news broadcasts daily.
- Comfortable with some live television interaction with anchors during morning/noon newscasts.
- Train staff on basic and advanced OBS/VMIX functions, including scene creation, source management, profile settings and hardware operation.
- Prepare OBS/ VMIX for live productions, ensuring equipment is operational and ready for air.
- Support live broadcasts throughout the production/ENPS rundown.
- Coordinate with Executive Producers, Anchors and Engineering staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
- Troubleshoot OBS/VMIX, Stream Deck, and related production equipment issues.
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
- Experience with OBS Studio and Stream Deck programming.
- Knowledge of live television production and studio operations.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and training skills.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced live production environment.
- Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred
- CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
- Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
